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Justice (retd) Sanjay Kishan Kaul advocated for the judiciary to advance LGBTQIA+ rights. He emphasized the inadequacy of current legal recognition and criticized the limited reach of recent administrative measures for queer couples.

A rural health officer, a lawyer, and a teacher were fatally shot in separate incidents across Bihar on Sunday. The health officer's death, linked to a shooting on Saturday, occurred in Patna's Pipra, while the others were murdered in Sultanganj and Saran districts. These killings are part of a recent rise in violent crimes.

#INSIDETHECAPITAL: Bhagwat quoted Moropant, in remarks that the Congress-led opposition interpreted as RSS chief’s hidden message for Prime Minister Narendra Modi who turns 75 this September

Bangladesh's interim leader, Muhammad Yunus, initiated 'mango diplomacy' with India, sending 1,000 kg of Haribhanga mangoes to Prime Minister Modi and other Indian officials. This gesture follows their April meeting where Modi expressed support for a stable and inclusive Bangladesh.

Army denies involvement is attacks

Untold stories from the states

Succeeds Dr BN Gangadhar, who stepped down citing health concerns

Prime Minister Modi praised the Rajya Sabha nominees. He highlighted C. Sadanandan Master's courage, Harsh Vardhan Shringla's diplomatic contributions, Ujjwal Nikam's legal expertise, and Meenakshi Jain's academic achievements. Modi believes their diverse backgrounds will enrich parliamentary proceedings.

Air India replaced the crashed Boeing 787-8's Throttle Control Module (TCM) twice due to a 2019 Boeing directive. The TCM, containing fuel control switches, is under investigation following a fatal crash. Boeing's Maintenance Planning Document mandates TCM replacement every 24,000 flight hours.

The Talisman Sabre military exercise, involving 19 nations including the Quad, has begun in Australia. This is the 11th and largest edition, with 35,000 personnel participating in live-fire drills, amphibious landings, and more across multiple locations. Malaysia and Vietnam are observers.

EC sources said a thorough inquiry would be conducted into the background of such people and their names would not be included in the final list of rolls that will be published on September 30.

ALPA-India, a pilots' association, is considering legal action to be included in the Air India crash investigation. They criticize the preliminary AAIB report for alleged bias towards pilot error and lack of signatures. They plan to discuss the matter with the DGCA.

Not aware of any resolution; if complaint is made, action will be taken, say police

Noted lawyer Ujwal Deorao Nikam will join legal luminaries such as P Chidambaram, Kapil Sibal and AM Singhvi who already adorn the Upper House

The Indian military is implementing a framework to eliminate Chinese-origin drone components, mandating disclosure, encryption, and audits. This follows a security breach and aims for indigenous drone technology, focusing on secure communication, GPS-free operation, and anti-jamming capabilities.

No dates yet, but poll panel activates machinery | Move after SC go-ahead

Pro-Khalistan gangsters nabbed by FBI for kidnapping

Says new testing facility in Lucknow will strengthen self-reliance

Strategic selection ahead of Assembly polls in Kerala, Bengal

China considers Tibet-related issues, including the Dalai Lama's reincarnation, a major obstacle in its relationship with India. The Chinese embassy warned India against interfering, stating that it's an internal matter. They view these issues as a 'burden' on their bilateral ties.

Says Axiom-4 experience exemplifies what humanity can achieve when nations come together to pursue a shared goal

According to police, Debnath left a handwritten note behind, indicating an intent to jump off the Signature Bridge, built across the Yamuna river

It remains to be seen whether Ujwal Nikam joins BJP within six months from the date of taking oath as a Rajya Sabha member as permissible under relevant rules

External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar — who is visiting China on July 14-15 to attend a meeting of foreign ministers of the SCO — is expected to hold bilateral talks with his Chinese counterpart Wang Yi on the sidelines of the conclave

Police seize 3 bullet shells from the scene and are investigating the motive behind the murder and identities of the assailants